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The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks applicants for a 100%, non-tenured Clinical Assistant Professor in Hospitality Management. This is a 9-month position, with a possible 2-month summer appointment based on student enrollment and need.

The FSHN Department is a global leader at transforming lives through distinguished scholarship in food, nutrition, and hospitality sciences. We implement research, education, and outreach programs designed to promote a safe, nutritious, accessible, and affordable food supply that enhances human health. Our Hospitality Management program is an integral part of our commitment to train the next generation of experts and leaders in the food, nutrition, and hospitality sectors.

The successful candidate will teach FSHN 145, Intro Hospitality Management, FSHN 340, Food Production and Service (Bevier Café), FSHN 443, Fine Dining Management (Spice Box), and 1 to 2 other courses based on the candidate’s strengths and interests. The incumbent will supervise and mentor undergraduate learning assistants and Dietetic Interns during their rotations through Bevier Café. This position is responsible for the quantity foods operations, which includes supervising staff, overseeing the management and supervision of all aspects of the daily operation related to Bevier Café, managing and supervising all aspects of operation related to the Spice Box, assisting with scheduling and supervision of personnel, maintaining laboratory facilities and monitoring quality control, supervising and overseeing financial operations (cash management, inventory control, budget control and reporting). This position assists the Program Coordinator with academic and career advising of hospitality management students and reports to the Department Head of FSHN.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by July 18, 2017. Electronic submission of applications is required (Word, RTF or PDF format). Please create your candidate profile at http://go.illinois.edu/FSHNTeachAssocHMand upload your letter of application, curricula vitae, teaching philosophy statement, and the names, email addresses and phone numbers of three references. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.

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For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact Audra Martin at mart@illinois.edu.

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Illinois welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.